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Labour candidate calls mayoralty a ‘platform for great partnerships’ – as she sets out focus on green projects

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 31 October 2023 at 08:45

Caroline Woodley says her cabinet role at the council has taught her how to handle challenges

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‘Crippling’ business rates and LTNs are high priorities for Independent mayoral candidate

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 30 October 2023 at 12:16

Peter Smorthit also backs calls to scrap Hackney’s mayoralty as he vows to be a ‘resident for residents’

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Labour mayoral candidate accused of ‘insulting electorate’ after rejecting hustings invite

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 27 October 2023 at 17:38

Caroline Woodley says her ‘focus is on speaking to as many residents as possible on the doorstep’

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Conservative mayoral candidate will help ‘rip out’ his local LTN if elected – as he vows to scrap traffic scheme

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 27 October 2023 at 13:08

Simche Steinberger, a Springfield ward councillor, also promises a new budget and planning reforms

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Hackney mayoral by-election: Two more hustings announced – including one hosted by motorcycle parking campaigners

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 26 October 2023 at 15:46

Hackney goes to the polls on 9 November to select its next borough leader

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Japan: Myths to Manga, Young V&A, exhibition review: ‘A rich experience that will get both children and adults talking’

By Michael Maiga | Thursday 26 October 2023 at 13:59

‘The same playfulness that fuels Japan’s creativity sits at the heart of Young V&A,’ says curator Katy Canales

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Lower Clapton Road set for £391k toucan crossing as part of school safety plans

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 26 October 2023 at 12:44

The crossing is located next to Olive School, which recently moved into the former police station

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‘No place for hate’: Hackney’s deputy mayor sends out message of support to all residents affected by Middle East conflict

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 24 October 2023 at 14:28

Anntoinette Bramble ‘proud’ to see locals of different faiths and views caring for one another

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‘So much to live for’: Tributes paid to two cyclists killed in Hackney as campaigners stage protest ride to demand change

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 20 October 2023 at 11:45

Harry Webb, 27, and Gao Gao, 36, lost their lives in September on roads where residents have been calling for safety improvements

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Attacks on two Jewish schools in Stamford Hill have left ‘community in dismay’, says local rabbi

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 19 October 2023 at 18:14

Rabbi Levi Schapiro, director of the Jewish Community Council, praises police support following the two incidents this week

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Hackney cyclist who died in Kenworthy Road collision named

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 19 October 2023 at 12:33
Cyclist Harry Webb

24-year-old woman arrested after colliding with cyclist and another car

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Hackney Council sparks backlash from pro-Palestinian campaigners after removing ‘antisemitic’ graffiti

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 17 October 2023 at 15:32

Palestine Solidarity Campaign condemns Middle East violence as it questions Town Hall’s response to the words ‘Free Palestine’

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‘Sad sign’: Hackney Foodbank in urgent donations plea as demand soars by 70 per cent

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 17 October 2023 at 12:06

The number of children and over-65s needing the charity’s help has jumped drastically in the last year

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Town Hall quickly removes ‘Free Palestine’ graffiti around Broadway Market following complaints

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 17 October 2023 at 10:34

Local resident Martin Sugarman praises council response after he reported ‘disgraceful’ graffiti

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Hackney mayoral by-election: Six candidates to compete for borough’s top job on 9 November

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 16 October 2023 at 20:40

Three serving councillors will be vying for votes, along with TUSC’s first ever mayoral hopeful

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Hackney mayoral candidate wants to abolish ‘disruptive’ mayoralty and focus on ‘respecting residents’

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 16 October 2023 at 12:11

Green Party’s Zoë Garbett pledges to hold Citizens’ Assemblies, extend LTNs, and make the climate emergency a priority ‘in every decision’

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Teenager jailed for four years for string of sex attacks around Hackney Marshes

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 13 October 2023 at 14:33

Zyroam Allen pleaded guilty to one count of rape, one count of indecent exposure, and seven counts of sexual assault

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Thousands of Hackney parents ‘missing out’ on unclaimed food vouchers, warns charity boss

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 13 October 2023 at 11:54

An estimated 55 per cent of eligible local families have not applied to the Healthy Start scheme

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Hackney cyclists hit back at former councillor who branded upcoming protest ‘distasteful’ in wake of two deaths

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 13 October 2023 at 11:21

Campaigners calling for road safety improvements ‘strongly reject Vincent Stops’ tasteless attack’

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Dog owners unleash fury over council plan to make leads compulsory in Abney Park

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 12 October 2023 at 17:32

Residents launch campaign against proposed PSPO and hit out at ‘manipulative’ consultation

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